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Do you have any of these old coins tucked away in the deepest corner of your piggy bank? Take note! Before you spend them or sell them cheaply to collectors, you should know that some are worth thousands even if they look normal.
Many old US coins have reached prices of thousands of dollars in auctions and specialized sales among collectors; sometimes due to details that go unnoticed, they have special marks, are part of unique editions, or were put into circulation with minting errors, according to research conducted by 24/7 Wall St.
Keep reading to learn more about the most expensive old and collectible coins on the numismatics market and the value they may have if you sell them.
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2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf High Quarter
According to the report, the most sought-after and expensive pieces include a 2004 Wisconsin quarter, known as the 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf High Quarter, which distinguishes it from others by having an extra leaf on the reverse.
PCGS auction data shows it sold for 18,000 dollars in September 2020 through Heritage Auctions.
1983 and 1992-D Close AM Lincoln Cent
Lincoln cents also hide some of the most coveted pieces. The 1983 with a doubled reverse features double lettering on inscriptions like "ONE CENT" and
"United States of America"; the high-grade PSGS MS68 specimen sold for 7,050 dollars at Heritage Auctions in 2017.
Another cent with high value in the auction market is the 1992-D Close AM Lincoln Cent sold in 2014 for 14,100 dollars. This coin is special for having the letters "A" and "M" of "AMERICA" very close together.
1968 Roosevelt dime without mint mark
Errors related to mint marks can also drive up the price. A 1968 Roosevelt dime without the "S" mint mark, which was supposed to identify it as being minted in San Francisco, reached a value of up to 40,250 dollars in 2008. There are only a few coins known to exist with this detail, which further increases their value in numismatics.
1944-S steel Lincoln cent
There is also the 1944-S Lincoln cent accidentally made of steel, when that year coins were supposed to be bronze: one piece sold for 490,500 dollars in January 2025. Prior to this, Heritage Auctions auctioned a specimen for 408,000 dollars in 2021.
1943-D bronze Lincoln cent
Another unique and high-value coin is the 1943 Lincoln cent. According to available information, the rare piece made of bronze sold in a private transaction for 1.7 million dollars in 2010 and was subsequently auctioned at Heritage Auctions in 2021 for 840,000 dollars.
Do you have any of these coins? You could make a fortune if you put them up for sale or include them in official auctions. Check your wallet or your piggy bank; you might be in for a very rewarding surprise.
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